Trip Report Business Class Archives - SamChui.com Sam Chui Aviation & Travel Sun, 20 Oct 2024 14:00:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1con2-100x100.png Trip Report Business Class Archives - SamChui.com 32 32 108386868 Photo Report: Cathay Pacific’s New Aria Suite Business Class https://samchui.com/2024/10/20/photo-report-cathay-pacifics-new-aria-suite-business-class/ https://samchui.com/2024/10/20/photo-report-cathay-pacifics-new-aria-suite-business-class/#comments Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:57:21 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=52189 Join me on the Cathay Pacific Aria Suite Flight to experience their new Business Class. The Boeing 777 has gone through a complete makeover from the front to the back. Video HAECO Hangar Reveal The new cabin experience was introduced at a special ceremony for customers, guests and members of the media and Cathay employees at Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited’s (HAECO) hangar facility at Hong Kong International Airport on 16 October. The first B777-300/ER aircraft with refitted cabin […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2024/10/20/photo-report-cathay-pacifics-new-aria-suite-business-class/feed/ 1 52189 Trip Report: The New Lufthansa Allegris A350 Flight https://samchui.com/2024/05/04/trip-report-the-new-lufthansa-allegris-a350-flight/ https://samchui.com/2024/05/04/trip-report-the-new-lufthansa-allegris-a350-flight/#comments Sat, 04 May 2024 15:44:03 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=51307 I joined the inaugural flight of Lufthansa featuring new Allegris products from Munich to Vancouver. The newly delivered Airbus A350 has a completely new cabin makeover. Video Munich - 01 May 2024 The inaugural flight was LH476 from Munich to Vancouver on 1 May. There was a welcome reception at the gate before boarding. A short speech was made by Lufthansa Airlines Chief Commercial Officer, Heiko Reitz. Baskerball legend Dirk Nowitzki (7 Foot tall) was the guest of honour to […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2024/05/04/trip-report-the-new-lufthansa-allegris-a350-flight/feed/ 2 51307 Trip Report: Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner Inaugural Flight https://samchui.com/2024/04/20/trip-report-hawaiian-airlines-boeing-787-dreamliner-inaugural-flight/ https://samchui.com/2024/04/20/trip-report-hawaiian-airlines-boeing-787-dreamliner-inaugural-flight/#comments Sat, 20 Apr 2024 15:32:24 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=51167 I flew on the inaugural Hawaiian Airlines B787-9 from San Francisco to Honolulu. This is a photo trip report of my onboard experience. Video Flight HA11 San Francisco to Honolulu There were some celebrations and festivities at the gate before we board. Passengers were given Hawaiian Lei. (Flower ring) as a special gesture. Hawaiian Airlines B787-9 First Class "Leihōkū Suite" Hawaiian Airlines’ Boeing 787-9 features a total of 300 seats, including 34 premium suites and 266 economy class seats. The […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2024/04/20/trip-report-hawaiian-airlines-boeing-787-dreamliner-inaugural-flight/feed/ 8 51167 Photo Report: Air India A350 Inaugural Flight https://samchui.com/2024/01/24/photo-report-air-india-a350-inaugural-flight/ https://samchui.com/2024/01/24/photo-report-air-india-a350-inaugural-flight/#comments Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:36:01 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=50537 I flew on Air India’s new flagship, the A350-900 inaugural flight. This is the first plane that wears the new Air India livery. It is the first of 470 planes Air India has on order. Can Air India regain its former glory? Here's my experience with the new Air India. Video Air India A350 currently is doing many Indian domestic flights a day for crew training purposes. My Air India A350 flight started from Mumbai to Chennai. At each airport […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2024/01/24/photo-report-air-india-a350-inaugural-flight/feed/ 1 50537 Trip Report: Azul A350 Paris to Sao Paulo https://samchui.com/2023/09/27/trip-report-azul-a350-paris-to-sao-paulo/ https://samchui.com/2023/09/27/trip-report-azul-a350-paris-to-sao-paulo/#comments Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:36:47 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=49363 It's been over 10 years since my last visit to Brazil and I am glad to try a new airline; Azul. I flew with their A350 from Paris to Sao Paulo. Video Paris Orly Airport Azul uses Orly Terminal 4. My flight leaves from Paris Orly in the evening hours. Check-in was swift. I noticed they're selling upgrade at check-in for about 735 Euros. Azul use the Prime Class lounge in Orly after immigration. It has an outdoor balcony which […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/09/27/trip-report-azul-a350-paris-to-sao-paulo/feed/ 3 49363 Trip Report: ANA B787 Economy Middle Seat to B777 Widest Business Suite https://samchui.com/2023/08/28/trip-report-ana-b787-economy-middle-seat-to-b777-widest-business-suite/ https://samchui.com/2023/08/28/trip-report-ana-b787-economy-middle-seat-to-b777-widest-business-suite/#comments Mon, 28 Aug 2023 15:04:38 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=49206 I want to visit my mom in the U.S. but all the flights have been packed. Last minute, I found a seat on ANA. The first flight from Hong Kong to Tokyo is in Economy Class on their B787-8. Video There’s nothing wrong with flying economy class, but once you tried premium class, it is hard to sit back here….I made a mistake by forgetting to do online check-in and it was a full flight, so this time it was […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/08/28/trip-report-ana-b787-economy-middle-seat-to-b777-widest-business-suite/feed/ 2 49206 Trip Report: Flying Former Chinese Air Force One – Air China B747-400 https://samchui.com/2023/08/20/trip-report-flying-former-chinese-air-force-one-air-china-b747-400/ https://samchui.com/2023/08/20/trip-report-flying-former-chinese-air-force-one-air-china-b747-400/#comments Sun, 20 Aug 2023 13:17:05 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=49089 I made an attempt to fly on China’s former Air Force One - an Air China B747-400 but the plane broke down after boarding. What happened? Video I started my journey at Beijing Capital Int’l Airport with a visit to the Air China domestic lounge. Watch the video to see all the features of the lounge. China has recovered from COVID in terms of domestic travel, Air China flies B747-8 daily on from Beijing to Shanghai and on Guangzhou routes. […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/08/20/trip-report-flying-former-chinese-air-force-one-air-china-b747-400/feed/ 5 49089 Trip Report: Garuda Indonesia A330 Bali to Jakarta https://samchui.com/2023/04/10/trip-report-garuda-indonesia-a330-bali-to-jakarta/ https://samchui.com/2023/04/10/trip-report-garuda-indonesia-a330-bali-to-jakarta/#comments Mon, 10 Apr 2023 14:06:52 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=47968 After flying on Thai Airways into Bali, I had a sneak peek at how a retired B737-200 is turning into a luxury private jet villa with amazing ocean views from the cliff. It should be opening later this year for a stay. Take a look inside: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sam Chui (@samchui) Video: It was a Sunday evening, so Bali Airport was very busy. After the dedicated Business Class section check-in, I visited the […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/04/10/trip-report-garuda-indonesia-a330-bali-to-jakarta/feed/ 3 47968 Trip Report: Malaysia Airlines Business Class + Golden Lounge Regional https://samchui.com/2023/04/07/trip-report-malaysia-airlines-business-class-golden-lounge-regional/ https://samchui.com/2023/04/07/trip-report-malaysia-airlines-business-class-golden-lounge-regional/#comments Fri, 07 Apr 2023 15:30:41 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=47916 I recently flew with Malaysia Airlines from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok in Business Class. The ticket was redeemed from British Airways for 16,500 Avios +$17 tax which is excellent value. Here are some photos of the trip: Dedicated check-in for Business Class in row D at KLIA1. Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge Regional After check-in, I visited Golden Lounge Regional near gate A. The lounge is huge and has floor to ceiling view of the airfield. There is also a great […]

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